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Dave’s Hot Chicken latest restaurant to open at Crossroads of Schaumburg Friday

Dave’s Hot Chicken latest restaurant to open at Crossroads of Schaumburg Friday

The opening of Dave’s Hot Chicken on Friday will bring the new Crossroads of Schaumburg development near Woodfield Mall up to three active restaurants with more on the way.

 
Inspired by owner’s quest to honor friend who died, Cyberpunk-themed Life Bar Arcade opens near Schaumburg

Inspired by owner’s quest to honor friend who died, Cyberpunk-themed Life Bar Arcade opens near Schaumburg

With this summer’s opening of Life Bar Arcade at Schaumburg’s northeast gateway, owner Peter Roesler has completed a major step in his seven-year quest to honor a lifelong friend who died.

 
Lurie Children’s Hospital opens its first specialty pharmacy in Schaumburg

Lurie Children’s Hospital opens its first specialty pharmacy in Schaumburg

Chicago-based Lurie Children’s and Clearway Health, based in Boston, opened the hospital’s first outpatient specialty pharmacy Thursday in Schaumburg.

 
Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying why

Kane County sheriff remains away from work, and no one is saying why

More than four months after he reportedly was hospitalized with an undisclosed issue, Kane County Sheriff Ron Hain remains away from the office. Fellow county leaders won’t say why.

 
Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansion

Countdown to prep football: Two opinions on IHSA playoff expansion

Kevin Schmit: Our countdown to prep football continues with two differing opinions on IHSA playoff expansion this season.

 
Police: Naperville man threatened workers with machete

Police: Naperville man threatened workers with machete

A Naperville man faces charges alleging he threatened two men with a machete outside his apartment building earlier this week.

 
Suspect arrested in 2025 Des Plaines slaying

Suspect arrested in 2025 Des Plaines slaying

A Des Plaines man faces murder charges after DNA linked him to the fatal shooting of a man found dead last summer in an abandoned SUV, police announced Thursday. Alexande...

 
Aurora, West Chicago compare notes on success of data center moratoriums

Aurora, West Chicago compare notes on success of data center moratoriums

After recently approving a moratorium on new data centers and battery storage facilities, West Chicago officials compared notes with Aurora Mayor John Laesch, whose own city council approved a 180-day moratorium on data centers a year ago.

 

Downtown Naperville Alliance picks Dawn Portner as new executive director

The Downtown Naperville Alliance Board of Directors selected Dawn Portner as the organization’s new executive director.

 
Early morning fire in vacant Aurora apartment building under investigation

Early morning fire in vacant Aurora apartment building under investigation

The Aurora Fire Department is investigating the cause of fire at a vacant apartment building on the city’s east side early Thursday morning.

 
Proper precautions can keep night bike rides safe

Proper precautions can keep night bike rides safe

Riding safely at night with 250-300 bicyclists? Seems unlikely, even highly counterintuitive, but two suburban August events own safety records demonstrating it can be done, each with a decade of experience to back that claim.

 
DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coroner

DuPage board rejects proposed referendum on eliminating coroner

DuPage County Board members have rejected a proposal to ask voters in November if the county should have a coroner or medical examiner.

 

Sheriff hosting “Lightsaver” event Friday in Des Plaines

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office is hosting a Lightsaver event Friday in Des Plaines.

 
Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advance

Plans to revamp public areas inside Gurnee village hall advance

A refresh for the public portion of Gurnee village hall is on track with the approval this week of a construction manager for the pending project.

 

Two men arrested after suspected drug deal in Des Plaines, police say

Two men were arrested Tuesday after Des Plaines police observed what appeared to be an illegal drug transaction, authorities said.

 
Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against Cubs

Lake Park grad Kent solid in MLB debut for Nationals against Cubs

Lake Park High School graduate Jackson Kent made his major league debut Wednesday night for Washington against the Cubs after the Nationals selected the contract of the 23-year-old pitcher from Triple-A Rochester.

 
Already all-conference for Neuqua Valley, Division I recruit Max Schueneman eyes more

Already all-conference for Neuqua Valley, Division I recruit Max Schueneman eyes more

Neuqua Valley offensive lineman Max Schueneman received a rude welcome to varsity football. It came two years ago in the opening game of his sophomore season at Oswego. “...

 
Hanover Park man charged with attempting to rob Uber driver at gunpoint

Hanover Park man charged with attempting to rob Uber driver at gunpoint

A Hanover Park man is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he attempted to rob an Uber driver at gunpoint.

 
Schaumburg signs 3-year contract with police union retroactive to May 2025

Schaumburg signs 3-year contract with police union retroactive to May 2025

Schaumburg trustees Tuesday approved a new three-year contract with the union representing the village’s police officers that is retroactive to May 2025.

 
Naperville Central cornerback Eron Kennedy ‘lets the game come to him.’ Division I offers are coming too.

Naperville Central cornerback Eron Kennedy ‘lets the game come to him.’ Division I offers are coming too.

Naperville Central junior cornerback Eron Kennedy understands the virtue of patience, but he’s quick to make a good first impression.

 

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